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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cups (approx) 266g Recipe makes 3 1/2 cups (approx))
Calories 1052
Calories from Fat 869		(82%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 96.6g	148%
	Saturated Fat 12.6g	62%
	Monounsaturated Fat 26.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 52.8g
	Trans Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 2mg		0%
Sodium 826mg		34%
Potassium 331mg		9%
Total Carbohydrate 50.4g		16%
	Dietary Fiber 0.7g	2%
	Sugars 45.6g
Protein 1.5g		3%
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The Best French Salad Dressing

Recipe #241296 | 5 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: KITTENCAL
Jul 19, 2007

You'll be licking your plates clean after tasting this dressing, it is that good and better than any bottled! this is best if made a few hours ahead to blend the flavors or make a day ahead --- for creamy French dressing add in the mayonnaise and for creamy blue cheese French dressing add in 1/4 cup or more of crumbled blue cheese --- all amounts may be adjusted to taste

3 1/2 cups (approx) (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup ketchup
1/2-3/4 cup sugar (start with 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup minced yellow onion
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic salt (or to taste or use 1-2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional or to taste)
2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, add in only for a creamy-style French dressing)

Directions

1
In a large food processor blend all ingredients together until smooth (starting with 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/2 cup sugar and add in more to taste after mixing.
2
Do not attempt to make this in a small 4-cup blender or you will have the dressing all over your counter!
3
Mix in the mayonnaise (if using) for a creamy-style French dressing.
4
Place in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.

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From: caitmartin

On Sep 6, 2009

I don't usually eat French dressing, so I don't have anything to compare this to, but I really liked it. I made it to use on your taco salad. I love making condiments at home because its cheaper, and, in this case, I had everything in my pantry. Thank you!

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From: JuneDawg

On Aug 6, 2009

I can't believe it took me this long to rate this! I've made this recipe 3 times now. The 1st time I was making a dip that called for french dressing and I didn't have any, so rather than go to the store I whipped this up. It was the best dip I've ever had! So for the same gathering I made everyone try the dressing and they LOVED it! Thanx for posting another winner!

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From: LoverlyLady

On Aug 9, 2007

My goodness, Kittencal, I could drink this stuff! And it's so easy and inexpensive to make. I'm done with the bottled stuff! EDITED Forgot to mention that I used half the amount of oil and replaced the sugar with Splenda. It was still DELICIOUS!

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From: CIndytc

On Aug 7, 2009

This was wonderful Kittencal! I made it with splenda for the diabetics here and low carb ketchup and he just loves that he can enjoy a sweet dressing without it causing problems...thanks

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